Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, I want to acknowledge the incredible contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people to Canada's social, cultural, and economic fabric. We can all learn from their stories of resilience, innovation, and connection to what they’re most passionate about and apply these values in our daily lives.
But today isn't just about celebrating the past. It's an opportunity to reflect on our diversity and inclusion practices and how we can actively support underrepresented communities. At HP we're proud to be at the forefront of change particularly in addressing digital equity challenges that Indigenous communities face. We remain committed to making a difference globally through initiatives like our #HPDigitalEquityAccelerator and locally here in Canada, through our ongoing support for organizations like Chapter One Canada (formerly Innovations for Learning) providing much needed technology, training, and mentorship to strengthen capacity and scale digital equity in these communities.
What’s important to remember is that offering assistance and solutions are equally important as providing employment opportunities. As a founding member of Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR) and the Chair of the Job Opportunities pillar, I encourage you to check out the CILAR Talent Framework Playbook which addresses the need for organizations to adjust their practices to attract candidates from Indigenous and other underrepresented talent pools to ensure they have the same access to growth opportunities and professional development as others.
Together, let's commit to action and build a future where everyone can succeed and diversity thrives.
Learn more about the CILAR initiative and access the free playbook here: https://lnkd.in/gmdR2Dhe
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Technology Consultant Xerox Versant Color Analyst at Documentum Digital Solutions
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